Paradise Campground - Los Padres National Forest is in the Santa Ynez Recreation Area, 11 miles from Cachuma Lake and 19 miles from Santa Barbara. Campground visitors enjoy spacious campsites under spreading oak trees surrounded by acres of lawn. The Santa Ynez River is nearby. White Rock Day Use Area, only 1/4 mile away, offers both swimming and fishing.
Paradise Campground - Los Padres National Forest has 13 family campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, or tents. In addition, there are 2 double sites. A 2-day minimum stay is required on weekends. Three sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
| Paradise Campground - Los Padres National Forest Basics | |
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| Paradise Campground Location: | Paradise Road, 3 miles off Highway 154 |
| Elevation: | 920 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Santa Barbara - 19 miles, 26 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | 15 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 with campsite fee, up to 2 more at $10 per night each. |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (fee per night for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Parks Management Company for Los Padres National Forest |
| Santa Barbara Ranger District, Information: | (805) 967-3481 |
| Reservations for Paradise Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Paradise Campground - Los Padres National Forest reservations are available for camping dates whenever campground is open. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | US Forest Service says $30 per night; Recreation.gov says $40
Double sites - USFS $55 or Recreation.gov $80 $2 more on weekends and holidays |
| Reservations: | Paradise Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Paradise Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby at Cachuma Lake |
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Paradise Campground
Visitors to Santa Barbara County and neighboring Ventura County enjoy the nearby Los Padres National Forest as well as the beautiful coast and lakes. Campers at Paradise Campground are near the Cachuma Lake and the Santa Inez River.
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